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Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and many of us are unfortunately at risk of developing it for various reasons, ranging from DNA and diet to sedentary lifestyle. One key ...

Cardiologists and a dietitian break down the new research.

Cardiology groups say adults as young as 30 should assess cholesterol risk and consider treatment to prevent heart attacks ...

New guidelines aim to lower LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, even younger than before.

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and ...

Being told that you have elevated cholesterol can feel like a letdown on an otherwise good bill of health. But you aren’t alone—according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

Eating saturated fat regularly affects your LDL cholesterol levels and can raise your heart disease risk. There are simple ...

Trying to lower cholesterol? Dietitians say snacking at this common time of day may work against your heart-health goals.

You can still indulge in treats while improving your cholesterol ...

An experimental pill called enlicitide was found to dramatically lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by ~60% in a large phase 3 clinical trial. The study enrolled nearly 2,900 adults already on statins who ...

Study could lead to an effective new option to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes for millions who cannot control ...